This book is a collection of 40 traditional Irish and Scotiish tunes arranged for fingerstyle guitar; with harmonizing bass lines. These melodies were originally sung or played on fiddle tinwhistle bagpipes or harp. The first section of the book consists of airs laments pipes tunes a waltz and a love song. The remaining three section are dance tunes: reels jigs and hornpipes.
SKU: MB.30522M
ISBN 9781513464237. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Ideal for the intermediate-level guitarist, these 17 traditional tunes from the UK plus one from France are arranged to be played with your electric guitar plugged-in. The transformation that occurs in switching from acoustic to electric instruments adds an unmistakable Celtic rock element to the authorâ??s companion recording.
< span style=font-family: Arial;> The tunes are all played twice through on the recording and transcribed note-for-note in the book. The recording features backup from both electric bass and a second electric guitar, often played with a slide and a little â??dirtâ? thrown into the mix. Skillful bodhrán and djembe playing on many of the tracks adds to the dynamic nature of the recording.
< span style=font-family: Arial;> Many of these tunes can be played in lower positions but a few venture as high as the 14th fret. Playing one note at a time within a narrow range, if you donâ??t read particularly well now, working through these tunes will help you improve and gain confidence as a sight reader.
Written in standard notation and guitar tablature. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: MB.96700M
ISBN 9780786695515. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
Traditional ly the role of the guitar in Celtic music has been confined to accompaniment of lead instruments or a vocalist. In this book Steve Baughman suggests ways to break free of this mold, allowing the guitarist to internalize techniques that make the expression of Celtic melodies a pleasant endeavor. Divided into two sections, the book covers melodic and percussive expressive techniques. Written in standard notation and tablature. Audio available online.
SKU: MB.98545M
ISBN 9780786695737. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.
This volume is intended as a folio of arrangements from the repertoire of a working musician. As such, there is only a minimum of discussion about the technical aspects of playing. Students who have already dealt with the American style called fingerpicking or fingerstyle guitar, which is quite distinct from other kinds of guitar playing, will be at an advantage. The easiest arrangements here are early intermediate level, while the other end of the scale includes pieces that may challenge even a professional. Tunes within each section are presented generally in order of difficulty. The bulk of the tunes presented are fiddle tunes, with a couple of banjo tunes and several songs as well as tunes originally played on other instruments such as harp, pipes, or accordion. There are even a small number composed for the guitar. For the most part, differences in approach among the tunes here are unrelated to the instrumental sources. All the tunes are presented in notation and tablature. Includes access to online audio.
SKU: GI.G-9251G
UPC: 785147925170. English, Greek, Latin. Text Source: Revised Order of Mass 2010, Lectionary for Mass
The Mass of St. Patrick, was commissioned for the celebration of the 800th anniversary of the founding of Ballintubber Abbey, famously known as the abbey that “refused to die.†As with so many of Liam Lawton’s compositions, his gift for melody grows out of the rich, lyric music tradition of his native Ireland. Unmistakably Celtic in style, the the mass features simple harmonic textures which are enhanced by a C Instrument part woven throughout. The mass is set primarily in D major, making it accessible for Irish traditional instruments. The Mass of St. Patrick is a pleasing setting that your congregation will enjoy singing.
SKU: GI.G-10707
English. Text Source: Psalms 1, 8, 25, 31, 51, 65, 66, 85, 88, 90, 122, 148, 149, 150, adapt. KYW. Scripture: Psalm 1, Psalm 8, Psalm 25, Psalm 31, Psalm 51, Psalm 65, Psalm 66, Psalm 85, Psalm 88, Psalm 90, Psalm 122, Psalm 148, Psalm 149, Psalm 150.
